Carrots and related Apiaceae crops
Carrots and related Apiaceae crops [electronic resource]
Edited by Geoffriau Emmanuel, W. Simon Philipp.
- 2
- Wallingford UK CABI 2020
- 332pp.;
- Crop Production Science in Horticulture .
- Crop Production Science in Horticulture .
Fully updated with new content and full-colour figures, the second edition of this successful book reflects developments and growth in our knowledge of carrots and related crops worldwide. It covers the scientific basis of their biology and production, with updated technical crop management content. This new edition is divided into three sections: the first considers the crops' importance and main features; the second focuses on carrot, from genetic diversity and breeding to cropping systems, pest and disease management, quality, postharvest and valorization; and the third presents the main aspects of 13 other cultivated Apiaceae.Containing a dedicated chapter on root-quality plus new chapters on organic production and consumer expectations, this book also:Highlights both unique and shared characteristics among cultivated Apiaceae species. Describes the links between scientific principles and cropping systems. Explores the relationship between crop management and product quality.An invaluable resource for all those involved in carrot and related vegetable production, this is essential reading for producers, and horticulture, plant science and food science students, as well as researchers in these areas.
9781789240962
10.1079/9781789240955.0000 doi
genetic diversity organic farming plant disease control crop management crop quality pest control ecological agriculture eco-agriculture pests eudicots eukaryotes Apiales Daucus plants carrots angiosperms crop production plant diseases plant pests cropping systems consumer preferences roots Apiaceae Spermatophyta Daucus carota organic culture crop yield
Fully updated with new content and full-colour figures, the second edition of this successful book reflects developments and growth in our knowledge of carrots and related crops worldwide. It covers the scientific basis of their biology and production, with updated technical crop management content. This new edition is divided into three sections: the first considers the crops' importance and main features; the second focuses on carrot, from genetic diversity and breeding to cropping systems, pest and disease management, quality, postharvest and valorization; and the third presents the main aspects of 13 other cultivated Apiaceae.Containing a dedicated chapter on root-quality plus new chapters on organic production and consumer expectations, this book also:Highlights both unique and shared characteristics among cultivated Apiaceae species. Describes the links between scientific principles and cropping systems. Explores the relationship between crop management and product quality.An invaluable resource for all those involved in carrot and related vegetable production, this is essential reading for producers, and horticulture, plant science and food science students, as well as researchers in these areas.
9781789240962
10.1079/9781789240955.0000 doi
genetic diversity organic farming plant disease control crop management crop quality pest control ecological agriculture eco-agriculture pests eudicots eukaryotes Apiales Daucus plants carrots angiosperms crop production plant diseases plant pests cropping systems consumer preferences roots Apiaceae Spermatophyta Daucus carota organic culture crop yield